Return-Path: <nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j08GUcF01666; Sat, 8 Jan 2005 11:30:38 -0500 (EST) Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2005 11:30:38 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <s1dfc339.077@mailsrv21.gsu.edu> Errors-To: listowner@nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Daphne Greenberg" <alcdgg@langate.gsu.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-WOMENLIT:3105] Materials for the classroom X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.5.2 Status: O Content-Length: 1797 Lines: 47 The following are 3 news stories that can be utilized in adult literacy classrooms as part of a reading activity, oral language practice via debating, vocabulary instruction, or writing practice in response to these stories: For those of you who cover health literacy issues in your class: Study: Access to Plan B Does Not Increase Risky Sex - By Katrina Woznicki - WeNews correspondent A study released today finds that easy access to emergency contraception does not promote risky sexual behavior. The FDA will decide later this month whether to approve the drug for over-the-counter sale to women 16 and older. http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm?aid=2135 For those of you who cover current events/geography in your class: As Tsunami Recedes, Women's Risks Appear - By Corrie Pikul - WeNews correspondent Women in countries hit hardest by the tsumani face heightened risks of rape and other forms of violence and unmet health needs. Advocates are launching fund-raising appeals and relief efforts to help them. http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm?aid=2137 For those of you who utilize biographies in your class: Seven Who Tap Power to Provoke Change - By Robin Hindery - WeNews correspondent Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Jane Randel, Vicki Ruiz and Virginia Sánchez Korrol, Sharon Sopher, Rev. Carlton Veazey, Meredith Wagner, Olivia Wang. http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm?aid=2132 Daphne Greenberg Assistant Professor Educational Psych. & Special Ed. Georgia State University P.O. Box 3679 Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3979 phone: 404-651-0127 fax:404-651-4901 dgreenberg@gsu.edu Daphne Greenberg Associate Director Center for the Study of Adult Literacy Georgia State University P.O. Box 3977 Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3977 phone: 404-651-0127 fax:404-651-4901 dgreenberg@gsu.edu
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